The Pioneer Who Redefined the Global Forwarder The global freight industry lost one of its most transformative figures with the passing of Klaus-Michael Kühne at …
The Upcoming 2028 Parcel Tsunami
The impending 2028 labor contract expiration between UPS and the Teamsters poses a dramatic upcoming disruption. This showdown might alter market share between dominant carriers like UPS and FedEx causing shippers to contend with affects on their operations, shipping margins, and customer satisfaction.
Navigating Supply Chain Capacity Shifts
To protect operating margins and preserve service levels in a carrier-favorable market, shippers must elevate their contract negotiation strategy from reactive purchasing to data-driven strategic procurement.
The Mega-Carrier Roll-Up
What the CMA CGM / FedEx Deal Means for Your Negotiation Leverage July 10, 2026 – The global logistics arena is witnessing another major wave of consolidation. French shipping giant CMA CGM has announced this month a $1.4 billion agreement to acquire FedEx Supply Chain, folding the contract logistics and warehousing unit into its subsidiary, CEVA Logistics
Avoiding Freight Budget Overruns in a Shifting Market
Same story, freight budgets are under pressure again and carriers want raises. After a long period of uneven demand, soft capacity, and changing rate conditions, …
FTL-to-LTL Downmoding: Fuel Surcharges, TMS Decisions, and the Capacity Crunch Reshaping Freight
Why shippers are downmoding to LTL to cut fuel costs
Why Named Account Status Matters With an NVOCC
Named account status can stabilize ocean freight.
Carrier Safety Crackdown: Why It’s the New Corporate Guardrail
The freight industry is navigating a subtle but profound shift in how risk is managed. While headlines frequently focus on individual legal battles—such as the recent implications surrounding Montgomery v. Caribe Express—the true narrative is much larger than any single broker, carrier, or court ruling.
Navigating LTL Costs – with Clarity and Control
A dive into the complex world of Less Than Truckload (LTL) so to unravel the challenges of understanding this spend.
Top 5 Freight Factors Before Moving Your Distribution Center
Optimize your transportation network first! Top 5 freight factors before before relocating your distribution centers